Spices
Black Sesame Seeds
Unhulled black sesame seeds with a nutty flavor, used raw or toasted as a topping for salads, sushi, and baked goods.
573 kcal per 100 g
Nutrition per 100 g
573 kcal
| Protein | 17.7 g |
|---|---|
| Fat | 49.7 g |
| Carbs | 23.4 g |
| Fiber | 11.8 g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, 2026-11-06. Per 100 g dried product (per USDA FDC).
How many grams in a measure
Approximate weights of common measures. The exact figure depends on the product and how it is packed.
- 200 ml cup 121.8 g
- 250 ml cup 152.2 g
- tablespoon (15 ml) 9.1 g
- teaspoon (5 ml) 3 g
- 0.5 l jar 304.5 g
Good to know: Black Sesame Seeds
Let me tell you about Black Sesame Seeds, and why they reward patience.
Taste a few raw, next to the white seed, and you will notice it right away — earthier, with a bitter edge the pale seed doesn't have. You cannot rush them in the pan. Toss a handful into a dry, hot skillet, keep it moving, and listen — real listening, not watching. When the seeds start to crackle and jump, that is the moment, not a second later. Pull them off the heat too late and you will smell it before you taste it: a sharp, burnt smell that has nothing good left in it.
How do you choose good Black Sesame Seeds? By eye and by nose. They should be uniformly black, dry, loose, running through your fingers like fine sand. If they clump, or you catch a whiff of anything musty, walk away — that is moisture talking, not good seed.
Now, some people say black sesame is just a darker version of the white seed, interchangeable, same thing for decoration. No! Toast it by eye, the way you'd toast white sesame, and you will burn it before you ever see a color change, because the dark shell hides its own browning. Trust your ears and your nose here, not your eyes. Respect the seed for what it is.
Questions and answers
How many grams of black sesame seeds are in a 200 ml cup?
200 ml cup of black sesame seeds weighs about 121.8 g.
How many grams of black sesame seeds are in a 250 ml cup?
250 ml cup of black sesame seeds weighs about 152.2 g.
How many grams of black sesame seeds are in a tablespoon (15 ml)?
tablespoon (15 ml) of black sesame seeds weighs about 9.1 g.
How many grams of black sesame seeds are in a teaspoon (5 ml)?
teaspoon (5 ml) of black sesame seeds weighs about 3 g.
How many grams of black sesame seeds are in a 0.5 l jar?
0.5 l jar of black sesame seeds weighs about 304.5 g.
